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Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park

Another amazing natural landmark is the Grand Prismatic Spring in the Yellowstone National Park. It is the third largest hot spring in the world, but what makes it truly beautiful are the colours. Due to micro-organisms in the water that change colour with temperature, the spring has a blue centre with rings of green, yellow, orange and red surrounding it. You will get differing colours throughout the year, with the best views in Summer when the sun is shining on the lake

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Denali National Park, Alaska

Denali National Park is Alaska’s most popular land attraction with its centerpiece the 20,310-ft.high Denali (Mount McKinley), North America’s tallest peak. Visitors who brave the extreme low temperatures to vist Denali, are often rewarded with sights of legendary wildlife that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

01/04/2022

Boracay, Philippines

One of Philippines top tourist attractions, Boracay is a tiny tropical island located 315 kms south of Manila. It has superb long white sand beaches, as good as anywhere. Voted as one of the world's top destinations for relaxation, it was closed in 2018 for 6 months for rehabilitation. It is now open with restrictions.

01/04/2022

Bagan, Myanmar

Recently named a UNESCO world heritage site, Bagan in Myanmar is home to more than 3,500 ancient Buddhist temples, pagodas and other religious structures. Spread over about 41 square kilometres, the buildings are between 800 and 1,000 years old. Local festivals are still held there during the full moon. The ideal time to travel is between November and February when the temperature is more temperate

01/04/2022

Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar

The Avenue of the Baobabs is a group of Baobab trees lining a stretch of road between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in Madagascar. These trees are more than 800 years old and reach heights of nearly 30 metres.

01/04/2022

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Japan

Tucked away in the far west of Kyoto is a natural forest of bamboo. It’s one of the most photographed sights in the city, but no picture can capture the feeling of standing in the midst of this sprawling bamboo grove. Japan's Ministry of Environment even considers it a part of the soundscape of Japan.

01/04/2022

Antarctica

Antarctica is Earth's Southernmost continent and also its coldest, windiest and driest. It contains 90 percent of all of the ice on Earth in an area just under 1.5 times the size of the United States. Yet it has a stunningly diverse landscape of surreal blue glaciers and active volcanoes surrounded by cerulean waters.

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Angel Falls, Venezuela

Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, standing a breathtaking 979 metres tall. Named after Jimmy Angel, an American bush pilot who crashed his airplane atop the sandstone-capped mesa in the 1930s, Angel Falls has always been a mysterious and mesmerizing place. This cinematic sight was the inspiration for Paradise Falls in the Disney Pixar's movie - UP.

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Like the Seychelles, this island nation in the southern Indian Ocean is an often-missed luxury vacation. Its location keeps it somewhat hidden while its status as the wealthiest African nation gives rise to multiple five-star accommodations.

Seemingly infinite beaches, waterfalls hidden in tropical forests and crystalline water make this the island getaway of dreams. The country's Hindu culture, Indian architecture and food add to its already extensive assets.

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If you’re craving warm weather and plenty of sunshine, this is the place to be. With temperatures hovering in the high 80s, February is a perfect time to hit Brazil’s unspoiled parks, swim and sun at unbelievable beaches like Copacabana, Ipanema and Prainha or go for a sail in The Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, one of the world’s natural wonders.

It’s also the time of year for Carnival, the once-in-a-lifetime party with loads of floats, costumes and dancing. The best part: Brazil’s version of Valentine’s Day, Saint Anthony’s Day, is celebrated in June.

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While this popular Indonesian island screams romance (as forever immortalized in “Eat, Pray, Love”), you won’t find (an official) Valentine’s Day here — because the country actually banned it in 2020.

So, you can enjoy time on Kuta Beach; visit gorgeous temples like Ulun Danu, Uluwatu and Tanah Lot; soak in the culture of Ubud (or relax in your own private villa complete with pool); or seek out Bali’s famed wellness and spiritual classes and activities — all without the pressure of having a perfect Valentine’s Day.

22/02/2022

One of Europe’s most welcoming cities, Amsterdam is compact, easy to navigate and filled with friendly locals — making it an ideal spot for anyone flying solo or for groups of friends looking to meet new people.

The city’s whimsical canals are meant for meandering, and getting around by bicycle is practically a requirement. There are also endless things to do, like visiting Ann Frank Huis, admiring great works of art at the Van Gogh Museum or Rijksmuseum, picnicking in Vondel Park and having a Heineken or Amstel while chatting with a stranger at one of the city’s many bars.

22/02/2022

One of the most remote inhabited islands in the world, a visit to Easter Island means being about 2,000 miles from mainland Chile and far away from typical Valentine’s Day celebrations. People come from all over the world to catch a glimpse of the Moai statues, the monolithic structures carved in the images of the island’s ancestors.

And while this is an unbelievable experience, the island has several other selling points, including lovely ecolodges, stunning greenery, beaches, volcanoes and some of the freshest seafood around.

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Just a short hop from the ferry port at Santander on Spain’s north coast, the genteel seaside town of Comillas is popular with Spanish families but largely overlooked by foreign tourists. The town has two fine beaches: Playa de Comillas, which has a sprinkling of cafes and a small fishing harbour, showers, ice cream stalls and rock pools to explore; and the wilder Playa de Oyambre, backed by a beautiful nature reserve and the snow capped Picos de Europa mountains.

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It’s not difficult to find a stunning beach on Sardinia, but finding one that caters for families on a modest budget is more of a challenge. Cala Gonone ticks all of the right boxes. White pebble and sand beaches, with sun loungers and parasols for rent, calm, turquoise waters for swimming and snorkelling, a long seafront promenade lined with low-key trattorias and none of the bling that accompanies the glitzier Costa Smeralda to the north.

18/02/2022

Picture a beach holiday and Finland is not the first country that springs to mind, yet this Nordic country is home to one of the finest stretches of sand in northern Europe. Yyteri beach, near the city of Pori, is a 5km stretch of powder-soft sand backed by dunes and pine forests. In late summer, the shallow waters of the Baltic are surprisingly warm and the offshore breezes attract surfers from across Scandinavia.

18/02/2022

An underground beach sounds like the stuff of legend, but the Marietas Islands, where Hidden Beach lies, were used as a military testing ground by the Mexican government in the early 1900s, and it’s suspected that a bomb may have created the crater in which it sits. Access to this crescent within a gaping circular hole in the landscape, is by swimming or kayaking through a long tunnel.

18/02/2022

Choosing the best beach in Thailand is a near impossible task. But one Thai island that’s still relatively peaceful is Koh Kradan, near busier Koh Lipe, in the Andaman Sea. With powdery sand, excellent snorkelling on a reef just off the beach, hammocks and crystal-clear water, it would suit those who don’t want to drink buckets of spirits under a full moon.

16/02/2022

New Delhi is all at once chaotic and calm, a complicated city where cows often wander the shanty-lined streets. The 17th century Red Fort is a mass of domes and turrets, while Chandni Chowk is an exercise in friendly haggling. Jantar Mantar features larger-than-life sundials and astronomical instruments that are still used to predict the weather. Travelers and locals flock to the India Gate, the national monument of India that honors the soldiers who died in World War I and the Third Afghan War.

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Incan majesty and Andean baroque exist side-by-side in Cusco's stone streets, epitomized by the Qoriacancha palace and the church of Santo Domingo flanking the Plaza de Armas. In this high-altitude melting pot of Amerindian and mestizo culture, you'll find extraordinary textiles, lively summer festivals and archeological wonders.

16/02/2022

Thailand’s largest island is an international magnet for beach lovers and serious divers, who enthusiastically submerge themselves in the Andaman Sea. Blue lagoons and salmon sunsets make for a dream-like atmosphere, and indeed, a vacation here can feel a bit surreal. Watersports are the most popular activities, though once you’ve had enough sun there’s still plenty to explore at the island’s aquariums, gardens, and Buddhist temples.

10/02/2022

Frequently touted as a top honeymoon destination, this Greek isle woos newlyweds every year with its breathtaking sunsets, pastel hued villages and colorful beaches. Archaeological sites, such as Ancient Thira and Ancient Akrotiri, beckon to history buffs, while central Santorini's winery tours lure oenophiles. Active travelers will enjoy hiking along the rim of the caldera to witness breathtaking views of the island. For a relaxing daytrip, hop on a boat to Thirassia, then head to Amoudi Bay to watch the sun set while dining alfresco.

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Florence offers plenty of world famous attractions, including the Duomo, Piazzale Michelangelo and Piazza della Signoria. Plus, it's a haven for art lovers thanks to art-focused museums like the Galleria dell'Accademia and the Uffizi Gallery. After appreciating this historic Italian city's Renaissance architecture and art, sample some of the region's delectable Tuscan food and wine at Florence's quaint cafes, gelato shops and ristorantes. Then, cross the Ponte Vecchio to get to the acclaimed Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens, where you'll find fountains, meticulously landscaped green spaces and panoramic views.

10/02/2022

Year after year, millions of visitors travel to California's Yosemite National Park to stand in awe of natural wonders like Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. Take in the panoramic views from the Glacier Point and Tunnel View overlooks. Hit the hiking trails early in the day to avoid crowds looking for the perfect photo top. If you're eager to learn more about the park, visit educational centers like the Yosemite Museum and the Indian Village of the Ahwahnee. To save money, skip the hotel and camp out for the full experience (just be sure to book your spot well in advance).

10/02/2022

Dotted with luxurious boutique hotels, this Caribbean destination is tailor made for lovebirds and adrenaline junkies. Those in search of relaxation will find it on the island's unspoiled shorelines (specifically Reduit Beach and Anse Chastanet). Meanwhile, adventure seekers can test their limits climbing the Pitons or zip lining through the Chassin region's rainforest. The dry season, December to April, is the most popular (and expensive) time to visit, but budget conscious travelers can find superb weather and cheaper room rates if they arrive in May or June.

10/02/2022

Stunning Persian Gulf views, heart-pumping activities and historical landmarks await you in Dubai. This Middle Eastern city is filled with some of the world's most notable and unique attractions, including the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall and indoor Ski Dubai. But the city still holds onto its heritage, as seen in the Bastakiya Quarter and the traditional Gold and Spice souks. When you need a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, head to a sandy shore like Jumeirah Beach, Sunset Beach or Al Mamzar Beach Park.

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Home to some of America's most recognizable landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf and Alcatraz Island San Francisco has the ability to satisfy outdoorsy types, foodies and curious wanderers of all ages. Prioritize exploring the Castro district, eating your way through Chinatown, browsing the thrift shops in Haight Ashbury and admiring nearby Muir Woods National Monument. Don't forget to also save time for a picnic with a city view in a popular spot like Bernal Heights Park or Mission Dolores Park.

10/02/2022

Measuring roughly 277 miles long, 18 miles wide and a mile deep, the Grand Canyon offers plenty of outdoor activities for everyone from day trippers to adventure junkies. Hike along the national park's popular Rim and Bright Angel trails for unparalleled vistas, cool off with a whitewater rafting excursion down the Colorado River or view the dramatic Arizona landscape from above during a helicopter tour. If you're feeling especially daring, sign up for a skydiving excursion above the canyon.

09/02/2022

In a travel landscape where untamed terrains are prized just as highly as hot new hotel openings, New Zealand’s third island is emerging as a fresh sort of bucket-list destination. Stewart Island (otherwise known by its Māori name, Rakiura), sitting 30 kilometeres off the country’s South Island, is a languorous sort of place where life is lived to the rhythm of the sea and the pull of the moon. With a population of just 390 (and around 20,000 fluffy kiwi birds), it rarely feels crowded, but the scope for adventure is colossal; from kayaking and fishing, to gnarly trail running and diving spectacular underwater kelp forests.

As the southernmost Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world, Stewart Island is also one of the finest places to see the Milky Way and the Southern Lights (most vivid in moonless skies in June and July). Rakiura is actually translated as ‘The great and deep blushing of Te Rakitamau’ – an early Māori chief who failed to win the hand of a daughter from a high-ranking Kati Mamoe family. When he was spurned by a second daughter, Te Rakitamau blushed a bright fierce red. It’s said you can still see that blush in the island’s fiery sunsets and beguiling Southern Lights shows.

Beyond its starry credentials, the island is also establishing itself as a power player when it comes to sustainable produce. Māori have long used Stewart Island and its surrounding satellites to hunt and forage, and as strides are made in the farming of seaweed and pāua (an edible sea snail), local companies such as Gravity Fishing are pioneering responsible harvesting methods while supplying world-beating restaurants with minutes-fresh seafood.

09/02/2022

Every decade, the Netherlands welcomes a fragrant waft of visitors as it hosts Floriade – the country’s largest and most spectacular gardening show. In 2022, horticulturalists and green-fingered types will descend on the city of Almere, near Amsterdam, and the six-month event (running April to October) will follow the theme of ‘growing green cities’, with exhibitors and innovators showcasing their solutions to make metropolitan life more sustainable. The Floriade Park will act as a living laboratory, where guests can taste, smell and feel their way around the leafy exhibits, while live orchestras, jazz bands, food trucks and wine-tasting sessions will be laid on to ensure no sense is left unsatisfied.

Almere might be the Netherlands’ newest city, but it is also a quiet pioneer of sustainability, with micro forests pumping away as green lungs, bridging the gap between the urban and the organic. But this is also a city with serious architectural clout. A walking tour is the best way to take in Almere’s distinctive and diverse buildings, from the Rainbow district, where houses come in all eye-widening colours of the paintbox, to the Rode Donders, a striking postbox-red clutch of apartment buildings that tower over the inky waters of the canal.

09/02/2022

Lazing just a kilometre and a half off the rugged Turkish coast, Samos is quietly making itself known as the finest Greek island many people have never heard of. Its cosmopolitan capital, Vathy, where buzzy grill houses and pizza joints line the perimeter of the main central square, stands in stark contrast to its sleepy flagstone fishing villages, where lithe cats twist their bodies around sun-bleached taverna chairs and octopuses are strung out on lines to dry.

The island’s hotel game is set to level up in 2022, with boho-luxe brand Casa Cook opening its latest outpost on Samos in May. With architecture inspired by the traditional buildings found in Samian villages, the (admittedly less family-friendly) adults-only property will be built around a ‘plateia’ designed to replicate a main village square, with multiple swimming pools forming the focal point of each small ‘neighbourhood’.

Samos’s beaches are its real siren song, though – from the small but heavenly slice of shingle at the hamlet of Posidonio, to the spectacularly dramatic bluffs and waterfalls at Potami, which are enrobed with a liquid amber glow at sunset. Further inland you’ll find the twin peaks of Ampelos and Kerkis towering above ambrosial pine forest, and on their slopes blissfully unshowy mountain towns – such as Chora, Pagondas and Mitilinii – which have remained deliciously unchanged over the years.

09/02/2022

As hearty as a hot bowl of Cullen skink, Edinburgh has never really been off our radar. But a volley of new luxury hotel openings will give this evergreen destination even more of a gleam come 2022. In April, the Red Carnation Hotel Collection will open its first Scottish outpost on the city’s most storied thoroughfare. Looking out across the talismanic Edinburgh Castle, 100 Princes Street is a collaboration between a passionate design team and local artisans, including tartan maestro Araminta Campbell (whose bespoke prints adorn the walls at outré art hotel the Fife Arms). And in spring, the much-anticipated Gleneagles Townhouse will throw open its doors in a former bank building on St Andrew Square, bringing to the city a rooftop bar and terrace, an unsurprisingly ornate all-day restaurant and the brand’s unrivalled wellies-and-Champagne vibes.

Alternative tour-guide company and social enterprise Invisible Cities will also include Edinburgh in its new Invisible Neighbourhoods project, focusing on the inspirational women of Leith. The company trains people who have previously experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city. Similarly sustainable is Lumo – a brand-new train service travelling exclusively down the east coast of the UK, which has just launched an affordable, low-carbon route connecting Edinburgh to London. It’ll be handy for those looking to tackle the world’s first ever UNESCO Trail, which brings together Scotland’s Biospheres, Creative Cities, World Heritage sites and Global Geoparks, connecting 13 sites of significance, from Neolithic Orkney to the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.

09/02/2022

Scattered like smashed eggshell along Thailand’s sleepy tropical southern coast, the landmasses of the Trang archipelago range in size from double-decker bus to large Channel Island. And with travel disruption acting as a great leveller for Thailand’s multitudinous holiday spots, this go-slow chain of islands is emerging as the perfect antidote to the historically touristy Koh Samui and Phuket.

Here you’ll find quiet, quartzy beaches, bamboo huts in place of flashy hotels and, in some cases, more forked-tongued monitor lizards than holidaymakers. Koh Libong is a wildlife lover’s haven, and one of the few places in the world where you can spot rare dugong sheltering among swaying seagrasses, while the tranquil fishing villages that barnacle the coastline offer a sparse but eco-focused selection of guest houses and homestays.

Koh Muk island to the north, just a putter away via longboat, is one the busiest in the archipelago. But, of course, ‘busy’ is a relative concept here. Backpackers recline in the shade of sun-bleached food shacks or paddle kayaks out to the island’s dramatic cave system to ogle gothic stalactites and crab-eating macaques. But it’s the island’s gorgeously jungly beach, Haad Sai Yao, with its calm waters free of riptides, that makes this a superb spot for families. Eco-conscious locals and environmentalists also work hard to keep the beaches pristine, clearing ocean plastics and collecting bottles, making this one of the cleanest island chains in the country.

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